Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
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🏘️ Community
Food banks in Waterloo are warning that a delay in federal SNAP benefits could lead to a surge in demand—over 260,000 Iowans depend on these funds.
Local groups including the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Marion, HACAP Food Reservoir, and Fareway Stores are planning food drives and matching donation campaigns until Congress reaches a compromise.
🎭 Culture
Wartburg College will host Ateneo — the choir from Palacky University in Olomouc — for a performance at 7:30 p.m. Nov.
5 in the Wartburg Chapel.
🏈 Sports
Unbeaten Wapsie Valley (record 10 to 0) beat Maquoketa Valley (record 7 to 3) by a score of 24 to 14 and advanced to the Class A State Football Quarterfinals near Fairbank.
🎉 Waterloo Events
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Yo-Yo Ma in Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical brilliance of Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma live in performance.
Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — An engaging storytime session for newborns up to age two and their caregivers.
Community Nature Quest Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Free entry — Explore the rhythms of nature and create a seasonal calendar in this hands-on workshop.
Media and Digital Literacy Workshop
11 AM — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Explore essential tips for navigating the changing world of digital media.
Mental Health First Aid Training
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM — PDCM Insurance — Registration required — Gain essential skills to support individuals facing mental health challenges.
Fabulous Trutones at Isle Casino
9-11 p.m. — Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo — No cover — Enjoy live music while indulging in gaming and food options at the casino.
Labor and Birth Class
9 AM – 12 PM — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital — $30 — Gain essential insights on the labor and birth process with a comprehensive guidebook and tour.
UNI Jazz Combos Performance
7-9 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a lively evening featuring local jazz performances by UNI students.
Shop the Basement!
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Affordable book shopping — Explore tons of used books while supporting library programs.
Tech Help Drop-In
11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free assistance — Get expert help with all your technology needs at the local library.
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